Would You Let Google’s AI Make Phone Calls for You?
As tech companies integrate new developments in artificial intelligence (AI) into their products and voice assistants, public backlash is to be expected. Often, these large companies don’t consult with “regular consumers” before proceeding to build out nearly the whole product. This can result in missteps during the release that could have easily been avoided if […]
Why Are So Many Countries Banning Telegram?
When Edward Snowden accused the NSA of spying on American citizens, user trust in apps, websites, and the government was irreparably damaged. In fact, it feels like more users are distrusting of government surveillance and social media. Telegram is a popular messaging app that was borne out of distrust for governments and server authorities. With […]
This High Schooler’s AI App is Rapidly Advancing Visual Search
A high school senior’s app for detecting and identifying objects is putting Google and Apple to shame. Michael Royzen, the mastermind AI developer behind the app, created a tool that is not only accurate, fast, and easy to use, but better than the fierce competition from many tech titans. Taking Advantage of Edge Computing and […]
Google Is Spending a Lot to Take the Smart Home Throne From Amazon
Experts predict approximately 244 million smart home devices will be active by 2022. That’s a huge leap from the 24 million bought in 2016. Currently, Amazon has an astounding 68% share of the smart home speaker market. That’s not a lot of room for Google and Apple to split between each other. But even in the […]
What Does It Really Take to Succeed as an Entrepreneur Today?
Is it possible to break down the recipe to entrepreneurial success into its key ingredients? This is the exact topic that Rhett Power, entrepreneur and business coach, tackles in his latest article for Inc., “Is Entrepreneurship Getting Harder? 5 Ways to Be Successful in the Digital Age”. Marc Fischer, our very own CEO and co-founder, is […]
Everything You Need to Know from Facebook’s F8 Conference
A few days ago, Facebook held their annual developer conference, dubbed “F8” for Facebook’s 8-hour hackathons. This conference was highly-anticipated (for more than one reason, but mostly due to Facebook’s recent data scandal involving Cambridge Analytica, a data research firm). The event was held in San Jose, right outside of San Francisco. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced […]
Could AI Start a Nuclear War?
We’ve heard all sorts of scary things about artificial intelligence (AI). Whether it’s losing our jobs and having to rely on universal basic income or preparing an AI robot take-over, these fears are often bolstered by statements from tech leaders like Elon Musk and Bill Gates. Fortunately, if we never elevate AI to be in […]
Mosquito-Packed Drones Are Taking On the Zika Virus
Every year, mosquito-related diseases kill several million people, according to the World Health Organization. Brazil, in particular, was hit with the Zika epidemic in 2015 and 2016. The virus manifests itself by creating birth defects in babies. To combat this growing threat, scientists are releasing sterile mosquitoes into the environment, theorizing that, eventually, the Zika […]
Companies like Spotify and Dropbox Are Changing the I.P.O. Landscape
Companies like Dropbox and Spotify are changing what initial public offerings (IPOs) mean for Silicon Valley and the U.S. economy. With Snapchat and Blue Apron hitting IPO status and seeing quickly-dropped share prices, startups who find success with private funding are no longer guaranteed the same results when it comes time for a public investment. […]
Meet Apple’s New iPhone Recycling Robot
These days, it’s trendy for tech companies to emphasize their empathy for the environment. With large data warehouses utilizing vast amounts of energy to keep Google running at top speed and Amazon’s footprint on Earth magnified with their cardboard boxes, green initiatives are warmly welcomed by most audiences. In the spirit of Earth Day this […]